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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - On July 20 at approximately 2:50 p.m., the Grand Canyon Communications Center received a report of multiple individuals struck by lightning at the Bright Angel Trailhead during... Full story

Excerpts From NPR Articles Flash Flood Proves Deadly In mid-July, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of two individuals missing and multiple parties injured after flash... Full story

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park this Memorial Day weekend and through the summer season can expect long lines, full parking lots and crowded conditions. To make the most... Full story

Hikers and backpackers hiking in the inner canyon are strongly encouraged to be prepared for excessively hot temperatures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit this spring and summer season. Hikers... Full story

Thousands of Grand Canyon fossils revealed in largest park-specific paleontological inventory in NPS history. From U.S Department of Interior, National Park Service After a multi-year effort, the... Full story

PAGE, AZ – Lake Powell boaters are advised that, due to wind damage, there will be no boat fuel service at the Dangling Rope Marina, until further notice. The fuel dock is separating from the main... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is forwarding this Grand Canyon National Park news release to constituents who may have an interest in this opportunity. GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — The National Park... Full story

Beginning March 1, 2021, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park should be prepared for modified changes in shuttle bus operations compared to previous years. The spring schedule will be in... Full story

From Grand Canyon Railway And Hotel Grand Canyon Railway will see the return of the majestic and awe-inspiring steam engine in 2021. The Railway just announced eight dates from April through October... Full story

Grand Canyon National Park has received confirmation that a bat collected at the Whitmore Helipad, located along the Colorado River near river mile 187 on August 6, has tested positive for rabies.... Full story

The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting all river trips, both commercial and non-commercial, to voluntarily bypass Havasu Canyon on the Colorado river, located at river mile 157. River guides an... Full story

Grand Canyon, Ariz.- Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Grand Canyon National Park is increasing... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ- Grand Canyon National Park's permit office is temporarily extending the permit processing time periods effective Feb. 14, 2020 until this summer. Thischange will impact commercial... Full story

National Park Service staff closed the doors on livestock trailers, securing 31 bison inside to transfer them to the InterTribal Buffalo Council who will take them on the journey to join their new... Full story

The National Park Foundation, National Park Service, and the Department of Energy partnered with BMW of North America to donate 100 EV charging stations for locations in and near national... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ- Construction to replace two water pumps at the Grand Canyon National Park Indian Garden south pump house is beginning Sept. 23 and continuing into May 2020. The construction will... Full story

Grand Canyon National Park's summer season has begun; plan ahead to make the most of your trip! Trip Planning Tips Save time and purchase your entrance pass online! With Your Pass Now visitors can... Full story

The gate at the entrance to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park opened on May 15.. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides have also commenced their 2019 seasonal operations. Other... Full story

Starting in early April, 2019 Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., a concessionaire within Grand Canyon National Park, has begun fulfilling a contractual obligation to rebuild the Maswik South lodging complex... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ. -The gate at the entrance to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 a.m. to mark the official opening of the North Rim for the 2019... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ - Today, the National Park Service finalized a plan to provide a reliable water delivery system, improve water quality, and meet water supply needs at the South Rim and in the Cross C... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ - The twenty-ninth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held Saturday, June 22 through Saturday, June 29, 2019 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. Amateur... Full story

Grand Canyon Commemorates 100 Years And More On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrated 100 years since it's designation as a national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand Canyon welcomes... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ - Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Earth Day during National Park Week with free entrance on Saturday, April 20, 2019. All Earth Day... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ- Starting on approximately April 8, 2019 Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., a concessionaire within Grand Canyon National Park, will be fulfilling a contractual obligation to rebuild the... Full story